General Motors has filed a patent application for a groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging system that can charge and discharge simultaneously. This innovative technology, spotted by CarMoses, has the potential to transform the way we think about EV charging and energy management.
The patented system features a dual-port design, with one port drawing power from an external source, just like traditional EV charging. The second port, however, is connected to a bidirectional charger, allowing the battery management system to charge the battery pack while simultaneously supplying power to another device or vehicle.
This technology enables a range of exciting possibilities, including:
- Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging: allowing EVs to share energy with each other
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities: powering external devices, such as homes or appliances
- Daisy-chaining multiple EVs: creating a network of energy-sharing vehicles
The patent illustration depicts three EVs connected in a daisy-chain configuration, highlighting the potential for this technology to enable new forms of energy sharing and collaboration.
While this patent application is just the first step, it demonstrates GM's commitment to innovation and pushing the boundaries of EV technology. If brought market, this simultaneous charging and discharging system could be a game-changer for the EV industry.
